Pakistan condemns Pathankot terror attack

Pakistan remains committed to partner with India to completely eradicate the menace of terrorism afflicting South Asian region, a statement said.

January 02, 2016 04:27 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 02:22 am IST - Islamabad

Security men standing guard as an armored vehicle moves near the Indian Air Force base that was attacked by militants in Pathankot in Punjab on Saturday. Photo: PTI

Security men standing guard as an armored vehicle moves near the Indian Air Force base that was attacked by militants in Pathankot in Punjab on Saturday. Photo: PTI

Pakistan today condemned the > terror strike at the Air Force base in Pathankot by heavily-armed Pakistani terrorists. Building on the goodwill created during the recent high level contacts, Pakistan remained committed to partner India in tackling terrorism, a Pakistan Foreign Office statement said.

“Pakistan condemns the terrorist incident in Pathankot, India, today, in which many precious lives have been lost. We extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India and the bereaved families and wish the wounded speedy and full recovery,” a Pakistan Foreign Office statement said.

The attack by terrorists, suspected to belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit, took place at around 3.30 AM and three security personnel, including a Garud commando of the IAF, were killed in it. Four terrorists were also killed by the security forces.

“Building on the goodwill created during the recent high level contacts between the two countries, Pakistan remains committed to partner with India as well as other countries in the region to completely eradicate the menace of terrorism afflicting our region,” the Foreign Office statement said.

The attack came just a week after Prime Minister Narendra > Modi made an unscheduled visit to Pakistan and met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with an aim of improving ties and also ahead of the talks between the foreign secretaries of the two countries here on January 15.

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